"What are you doing here, Auten?" Empress Heidi cleared her throat and rearranged her thoughts before speaking. "Why aren't you cultivating at the Jade Fairyland?"

"Father's dead. How could I be in the mood to cultivate?" Prince Auten spoke in a tone laced with grief before turning to comfort Empress Heidi. "Don't be too upset either, Mother."

Empress Heidi flashed a pained smile. "I'm glad you came to see me so quickly."

As she spoke, Empress Heidi cast a glance at Master Magaera next to her before saying, "There's something I need to talk to you about, Auten. It's a pretty big deal."

"What is it?" Prince Auten was startled, caught off guard.

Empress Heidi exhaled softly, her exquisite features hardened into a solemn expression. "Your father is not here anymore, but the Godly Region can't go without a ruler for much longer. Would you like to take his place and become the next emperor?"

What?

Prince Auten startled in shock. "What are you saying, Mother? You want me to be Emperor